Wearable Elastic Ring for Penile Erection Hardness Sensing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing penile hardness measuring devices are complex, uncomfortable, and fail to accurately measure actual sexual activity conditions due to size discrepancies and structural complexity, leading to unreliable results.
Innovation Solution
A wearable ring-shaped device with an elastic body containing a sensing portion and thin film sensing element to measure applying force, converting it into hardness values using a processing unit, and comparing with standard products for accuracy.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a metal ring is used to measure penile hardness, then the measurement can be performed during actual sexual activity, but the device causes discomfort to subjects due to size discrepancies
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the material parameter from rigid metal to elastic silicone, and adjusts the size parameter to be adjustable within a range (inner diameter 2.0-6.0mm), thereby eliminating discomfort while maintaining measurement capability during sexual activity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses composite material structure with inner layer (0.5-1.2mm thickness) and outer layer (1.5-3mm thickness) made of elastic material, combining flexibility for comfort with structural integrity for accurate hardness measurement
2Measurement precision
If complex components like motors are added to perform measurements, then measurement functionality is achieved, but structural complexity, weight, and manufacturing cost significantly increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex mechanical measurement systems (motors, sensors, electronics) with a simple elastic ring structure where the deformation of the elastic material itself serves as the measurement indicator, dramatically simplifying the device while maintaining measurement precision
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic ring structure inherently performs the measurement function through its own deformation under penile hardness pressure, eliminating the need for external measurement components and systems
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Simplifies device structure, reduces weight, and provides accurate penile hardness measurements during sexual activity by using a thin film sensing element and processing unit for precise force conversion.
Implementation Method 1
the thin film sensing element is a pressure sensitive element
Implementation Method 2
an elastic ring-shaped body configured to be worn on the penis to be tested
Data Source
AI summary
A wearable ring-shaped penile erection hardness measuring device and a method of measuring penile erection hardness are provided in the present application. The wearable ring-shaped penile erection hardness measuring device is configured to measure a hardness value of a penis to be tested, and includes an elastic ring-shaped body, an electronic component accommodating portion, and a processing unit. The elastic ring-shaped body can be worn on the penis to be tested, and includes a sensing portion, and a non-sensing portion connected to the sensing portion. The sensing portion includes an inner layer, an outer layer, a sensing protrusion, a thin film sensing element, and an accommodating space, and is configured to measure an applying force value from the penis to be tested. The electronic component accommodating portion is connected to the elastic ring-shaped body. The processing unit is used to convert the applying force value into the hardness value.